Charlotte, NC (January 20, 2026) – Week Ten of CIAA Basketball showcased high-efficiency scoring, elite rim protection, strong perimeter playmaking, and impactful performances from emerging freshmen as teams navigated a competitive mid-January slate. The week featured standout double-double efforts, disruptive defensive performances, and balanced offensive production across both divisions. The CIAA recognizes six student athletes for their outstanding play during the week of January 11 through January 17.
WOMEN’S WEEKLY RESULTS SUMMARY (Jan. 11–Jan. 17)
CIAA women’s programs were powered by versatile guard play, three-point scoring, interior rebounding, and strong defensive execution. Livingstone and Winston-Salem State continued to build momentum through efficient offensive performances and disciplined defensive efforts, while Shaw delivered one of the most dominant shot-blocking weeks of the season.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HONOREES
Player of the Week
Nielle Reaves, Livingstone
Reaves delivered a high-impact three-game week as Livingstone’s primary offensive engine and perimeter playmaker, guiding the Blue Bears through a demanding stretch that included matchups against Elizabeth City State, Augusta University, and Claflin. The junior guard averaged 17.3 points per game, totaling 52 points while adding 17 rebounds, 13 assists, and six steals.
She opened the week with a standout performance against ECSU, scoring 23 points with five three-pointers and five assists in an 85–71 win. Reaves followed with 12 points and seven rebounds at Augusta, then closed the week with 17 points, five assists, and four steals in a road victory at Claflin, continuing to showcase her ability to score, facilitate, and defend in backcourt leadership role.
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Defensive Player of the Week
Mahogany Collins, Shaw
Collins delivered one of the most dominant defensive weeks of the season, anchoring Shaw’s interior defense with elite shot-blocking and rebounding across two CIAA contests. The senior center averaged 9.5 rebounds and 8.5 blocks per game, consistently altering shots and disrupting offensive rhythm in the paint.
Against Bowie State on January 12, Collins controlled the defensive interior with nine rebounds and nine blocks in 32 minutes. She followed with 10 rebounds and eight blocks against Winston-Salem State on January 17, continuing to impact possessions through rim protection, physicality, and disciplined positioning.
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Rookie of the Week
Breonna Roaf, Winston-Salem State
Roaf continued her strong freshman campaign with a high-activity defensive week that fueled Winston-Salem State’s backcourt and helped the Rams produce a 2–0 record. The freshman point guard totaled 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and nine steals while shooting 5-for-11 from the field and a perfect 8-for-8 at the free throw line.
Her best performance came on January 13 against Virginia State, where she recorded 11 points, six rebounds, three assists, and a season-high six steals in a 67–52 win. Roaf added eight points and three steals in a road win at Shaw, continuing to provide efficient scoring, perimeter defense, and mature decision-making at the lead guard spot.
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MEN’S WEEKLY RESULTS SUMMARY (Jan. 11–Jan. 17)
CIAA men’s programs showcased elite scoring from veteran wings, efficient inside-out guard play, disciplined interior defense, and emerging production from talented freshmen. Fayetteville State extended its offensive rhythm behind one of the league’s most efficient scorers, while Livingstone and Lincoln (PA) continued to generate impact through defensive personnel and rookie growth.
MEN’S BASKETBALL HONOREES
Player of the Week
Larry Howell, Fayetteville State
Howell delivered one of the strongest offensive weeks in the conference, totaling 49 points and 12 rebounds while shooting 59.3 percent from the field, 64.3 percent from three, and 66.7 percent from the free throw line across two Fayetteville State victories. The senior wing powered the Broncos with elite efficiency and physical inside-out scoring, continuing to establish himself as one of the CIAA’s most prolific offensive players.
His signature performance came on January 12 against Lincoln (PA), where Howell erupted for 32 points on 10-for-15 shooting with seven three-pointers. He followed with 17 points and five rebounds on the road at Johnson C. Smith, helping FSU close the week undefeated.
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Defensive Player of the Week
Omarion Bodrick, Livingstone
Bodrick anchored Livingstone’s defensive presence during a two-game week, controlling the paint and limiting second-chance opportunities through strong rim protection, rebounding, and disciplined positional defense. The senior forward totaled 19 rebounds, five blocks, and three steals across the week while averaging 34 minutes per game.
His most dominant performance came on January 12 against Elizabeth City State, where he recorded 14 rebounds and three blocks in a 62–51 win, altering shots and denying interior scoring lanes. Bodrick added two blocks and two steals at Claflin to close the week, continuing to impact the game without requiring offensive volume.
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Rookie of the Week
Julius Olanrewaju, Lincoln (PA)
Olanrewaju delivered a productive two-game week for Lincoln (PA), contributing efficient scoring, interior rebounding, and emerging playmaking while posting one of the most well-rounded freshman stat lines of the season. The forward totaled 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists while shooting 50 percent from the field.
His breakout performance came on January 17 against Bowie State, where he recorded 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists in a 77–73 victory. The double-double with added playmaking served as a “notice-me” rookie performance and highlighted his growing versatility in Lincoln’s rotation.
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Media Contact:
Anna M. Butzlaff
Associate Commissioner, Strategic Communications
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)
abutzlaff@theciaa.com
About the CIAA
Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019.
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